Cost Estimators Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $76,150 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.61
10th percentile $50,320
90th percentile $114,740
Employed locally 620
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,320
    25th
    $60,330
    50th (median)
    $76,150
    75th
    $93,310
    90th
    $114,740

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 108% Median Cost Estimators salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Massachusetts $102,680
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Worcester, MA $98,550

    Nearby metros — Cost Estimators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,540
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,580
    Rochester, NY $77,470
    Binghamton, NY $77,060
    Syracuse, NY $76,810

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,240
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Human Resources Specialists $70,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,370
    Management Analysts $84,020
    Compliance Officers $82,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Buffalo, NY is $36.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.09 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Buffalo, NY is 1.2% below the national median of $77,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cost Estimators in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $50,320 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,330.